State agencies are asking the public to keep an eye out for invasive insects known for boring into trees. The Washington Invasive Species Council, Washington State Department of Natural Resources ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Trees stressed by prolonged drought are more subject to attack by boring insects. This article provides tips and a video link on how to manage pines for borers. Record ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The state of Washington is asking residents to keep an eye out for invasive insects on trees this summer. Late summer is usually the peak for invasive wood-boring insects to ...

Lea Nash was talking to her neighbor about Oregon's newest pest when one flew into her neck — or so she thought. Standing near their Eugene homes close to River Road, the bug bounced off her neck and ...

Q: Why would my perennial lobelia be only partially wilting? I keep an eye on watering so it doesn’t get too dry. A: This can often be the work of an infection or, less commonly, stem-boring insects.

The emerald ash borer has been found in all of Iowa's 99 counties. (Photo by Dr. James E. Zablotny/USDA) The emerald ash borer, a non-native, wood boring insect that affects ash trees, has been ...

ITASCA STATE PARK, Minn. -- If you toured this wonderful state park -- Minnesota's crown jewel -- last summer, you probably noticed purple tent-like devices scattered in areas of the facility. What ...

Dear Jamie: Stopping insects before they enter your house is always better than trying to treat an infestation once it is established. Insects can cause direct structural damage or increase the wood’s ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It has been a little over a month since a massive tornado hit DuPage County, and the Chicago area has been dealing with more summer storms as well as drought since. The result from ...

Insect-driven tree mortality is rising across Europe, according to an international study led by the Czech University of Life Sciences with participation of WSL. Conifers are hit harder, broadleaf ...